I usually use the Small Bites section to discuss restaurants that have just opened or that I've only tried once or twice. I'm going to switch things up and give a brief review of an old favorite, Seaboard Café. Situated around Logan's garden shop, the outdoor and semi-indoor seating is a great place to have lunch among the ever changing landscape and occasional cargo … [Read more...] about Seaboard Café
Small Bites
Cantina 18
After the disaster that was Cantina South, I still needed to get my Mexican fix, so decided to try Cantina 18, located in Cameron Village. What a difference 12 blocks make. The service was impeccable; prompt and courteous but not intrusive. The queso and chips ($5) were great. The chips were warm and crispy. The queso was a little mild for my liking, but very tasty … [Read more...] about Cantina 18
Buku
I love the concept of Buku; street food from all over the world. I also love the feel of the restaurant. It has a beautiful bar, with a waterfall mirror behind the liquor. It has a very hip, downtown feel. I tried a Hemingway daiquiri (Cruzan light, Luxard, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit, lime) and a strawbeñero sling (Skyy citrus, fresh strawberry, habañero, and lime). … [Read more...] about Buku
Cantina South
Update: This restaurant is now closed. A look at the Cantina South website gives you an idea about what to expect. At first glance, it's upscale, but when you navigate the site, you find most pages (including - come on, guys - the menu) say "oops 404." That's sort of how my lunch experience was. Located in the old Bogart's location, the interior was fairly bright, open, … [Read more...] about Cantina South
Vinos Finos
Vinos Finos is a north Raleigh wine bar that opened in North Raleigh's Lafayette Village Shopping Center in December 2010. Vinos offers an extensive selection of South American wines, as well as meat and cheese platters, empanadas, and desserts. Vinos turned out to be a good place to have a drink on a Thursday night, a calm place to unwind before the final workday of the … [Read more...] about Vinos Finos